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It’s happening! Paul Reubens & Judd Apatow join forces to make new Pee-wee Herman movie

February 24, 2015Movies, NewsJudd Apatow, Netflix, Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman, Pee-wee’s Big HolidayScott Meisner

Nearly five years after posting about this exciting news, it is finally coming to fruition! Today Paul Reubens and Judd Apatow made it official that a new Pee-wee Herman movie is on the way with a distribution model ready to go. Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, starring Reubens’ iconic fun-loving character and Apatow (The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up) executive producing, begins production next month and will premiere exclusively on Netflix.

In Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, a fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday in this epic story of friendship and destiny.

That’s all there is to know about the shrouded plot so far. Reubens penned the script with Paul Rust (Comedy Bang! Bang!, Arrested Development) and John Lee (Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer) is making his feature film directorial debut.

“Judd and I dreamt up this movie four years ago. The world was much different back then— Netflix was waiting by the mailbox for red envelopes to arrive. I’ve changed all that. The future is here. Get used to it. Bowtie is the new black,” said Pee-wee Herman in a press release.

“As a fan of Pee-wee Herman since he first appeared on The Dating Game, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the brilliant Paul Reubens on this film. It is a dream come true,” added Apatow.

“We didn’t hesitate for a moment knowing that Pee-wee’s Big Holiday was such a passion project for Paul and Judd and we are delighted by the opportunity to introduce such a beloved character to a new generation,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. “We are thrilled to bring our viewers around the world the wonder of Pee-wee Herman.”

I, for one, cannot wait to see what Reubens and Apatow cook up for longtime fans of Pee-wee Herman. Pee-wee’s Big Adventure from a young Tim Burton in 1985 hit all the right notes and now, 30 years later, Reubens is ready to do it again. I’m happy to report that the man-child’s still got it; I saw Reubens reprise his character in 2010 on Broadway in The Pee-wee Herman Show and he brought back his bizarre, captivating, and imaginative wonder without missing a step. This movie for Netflix will surely satiate nostalgic fans, as well as attract an entirely new generation of kids, teens, and adults. Pee-wee, after all, is for everyone to enjoy!

Pee-wee Herman flick is in the works, with Judd Apatow producing

July 3, 2010Movies, NewsJudd Apatow, movie notes, Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman, Pee-wee Herman movieScott Meisner

Oh, what wonderful news this is! After making a successful comeback in his new “Pee-wee Herman Show” revival at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, actor Paul Reubens is ready to bring his act to the big screen with some help from funnyman Judd Apatow (Talladega Nights, Knocked Up, Superbad, Walk Hard, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Step Brothers, Pineapple Express, Funny People, Get Him to the Greek). I mean look at that track record! Moving on… Apatow has signed on to executive produce and Paul Rust (Inglourious Basterds, I Love You, Beth Cooper) will pen the script to what’s being described as “a gigantic adventure.” The yet-t0-be-titled flick will be Pee-wee’s first movie since 1985’s Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, a strange and wild movie directed by a young Tim Burton and scored by Danny Elfman. “Let’s face it, the world needs more Pee-wee Herman,” Apatow tells Variety. Agreed! “I am so excited to be working with Paul Reubens — who is an extraordinary and ground-breaking actor and writer. It’s so great to watch him return with such relevance.” Reubens shares the same excitement. “There is no one like Judd in our business — he loves comedy with emotion and heart, and he sees what we do as art. I can’t believe I’m getting this opportunity to be working with him.” A director and release window have not been decided on yet.

Need your Pee-wee fix now? Reubens is getting ready for a short stint on Broadway beginning October 26 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in NYC.

[Via Variety]

Pee-wee & the Playhouse Gang are coming to Broadway this fall

May 20, 2010EXPERIENCE, NewsBroadway, Broadway show, Paul Reubens, Pee-wee HermanScott Meisner

Hot off his uber-successful comeback stage show at LA’s Club Nokia venue, Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens) is ready to bring his nostolgic magic to Broadway. “The Pee-wee Herman Show” will play at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City and will have a six-week run. The show will feature many members of Pee-wee’s Playhouse Gang including Miss Yvonne, Mailman Mike, Cowboy Curtis, Jambi the Genie, Pterri, Conky, and Chairry. Alex Timbers, the director of the LA show, will return to helm the Broadway spectacle. Enter the mailing list for advanced tickets here!

[Via Peewee; thanks @andysomm]